It is not illegal to drive barefoot in Maine. There are no state laws that prohibit driving a car or motorcycle without shoes. However, there are a few important considerations:
- If you are involved in an accident and being barefoot is found to have contributed to unsafe driving (such as losing control of the pedals), you could be cited under Maine’s distracted driving laws.
- Fines for distracted driving in Maine start at $50 for a first offense and can go up to $250 for repeat offenses.
You are allowed to drive barefoot in Maine, but you may face legal consequences if your lack of footwear leads to careless or unsafe driving.
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